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True annual cost of living in Raby, NSW 2566

Living in a house in Raby costs about $11,883 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. Raby sits 39.9 kilometres from Sydney CBD. Unit costs reach $12,563, with the $2,100 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. At 39.9km, the commute dominates running costs. Drivers pay $4,588 more per year than public transport users.

Last updated July 2026 · Campbelltown Council rates 2026-27, ATO 91c/km, AER electricity benchmarks

3 key insights

Running costs sit near the Campbelltown average, cheaper than 57% of suburbs in the region.
The commute is the biggest expense at $6,988, roughly 59% of the annual total.
Switching from driving to public transport saves $4,588 a year, a significant saving at this distance.
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Lower cost
House annual cost
$11,883
Driving · per year
$990/month
Unit annual cost
$12,563
Incl. body corporate
$1,047/month
House vs unit difference
+$680
Unit costs more per year

Annual cost breakdown

Council rates
Campbelltown rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg) · average rate
$1,497
Water & sewerage
Sydney Water 2026-27
$1,548
Driving commute
ATO 91c/km · 39.9km from CBD · 192 days
$6,988
Home insurance
Estimated · flood Low · fire Low
$1,850
Total annual running cost
$11,883
($990/month)
Near Campbelltown average
SuburbCost affordability score ●●●●○ 7.0/10 Good
Cheaper to run than 57% of Campbelltown suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).

Estimated electricity cost

typical 2-person household
House
$2,720/yr
6,060 kWh
Unit
$2,209/yr
4,545 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for Raby's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.

Getting around Raby

within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Minto, 2,652 m away, about a 33 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
The George Centre, 4,227 m away, about a 53 minute walk.
Supermarkets
2
Cafes
0
Parks
37
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.

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Frequently asked questions about Raby

Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from Raby to the CBD?

Public transport saves Raby residents $4,588 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $6,988 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.

What are the council rates in Raby?

Raby falls under Campbelltown Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,497 per year for an owner-occupied house, based on OLG data uplifted by the council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,497 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.

What does it cost to run a unit in Raby?

Running a unit in Raby costs approximately $12,563 per year by car or $7,975 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,497, water and sewerage $1,548, estimated body corporate levy of $2,100, and contents insurance of $430. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.

Is Raby close to public transport?

The nearest scheduled service to the centre of Raby is Minto, a train stop about 2,652 m away, about a 33 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.

What is the closest hospital to Raby?

The closest hospital to the centre of Raby is The George Centre, about 4,227 m away, about a 53 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.

What shops and parks are in Raby?

Within a 2 km walk of the centre of Raby there are 2 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 37 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.

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Data sources: Council rates: Campbelltown rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Sydney Water 2026-27. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data updated 2026-07.
Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.